| Scouting the FA Closers 8 hours ago by Brian As you probably know by now, Cleveland is shopping for a closer this off-season. The Tribe is looking to either sign or trade for an established closer, although their budget is not entirely clear. I felt that the best combination of reliability, experience, and value on the free agent market was Tr ... Ontario Street - ontariostreet.blogspot.com ·  3 references |
| Report: Garland likely to walk 8 hours ago by sammiller ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick writes that pitcher Jon Garland is likely to turn down the Angels’ offer of arbitration and test the open market. Players who go to arbitration can’t take a paycut of more than 20 percent, which would mean Garland is due to make at least $9.6 million if he stays in Anaheim. Gar ... Angels blog - fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com · Rank: 28,257 · 47 references |
| The Waiting Game A.J. Burnett 11 hours ago by topofstep A.J. Burnett has been made an offer by the Atlanta Braves. The amount of the contract was not told, but was said to be four years with a very attainable option year. Burnett has said he is unwilling to sign until C.C. signs because he will set the market for starting pitchers. Either way, Burnett wi ... Major League Baseball ... - mlbmix.com |
| Renteria is a Giant for the time being 12 hours ago by TheNaturalMevs Talk about a guy who gets way too much attention at this point in his career. Edgar Renteria has signed a 2-year, $18.5 million dollar deal with the San Francisco Giants. If there was a Hall of Very Good, this guy (and his .290 average) would be one of the hallmark fathers of the place. He's a fine ... Diamond Hoggers - diamondhoggers.com · Rank: 190,558 · 21 references |
| Phillies Offer Lowe Contract? 12 hours ago by PhillyFanTalk According to a baseball insider, the Phillies and one other team have offered free agent pitcher Derek Lowe a contract. If this offer is legitimate it is a step in the right direction for Amaro. While I previously wasn’t open to the idea of signing the 36 year old Lowe I’ve warmed up to it considera ... Philly Fan Talk - phillyfantalk.com |
| Cardinals Rumors: Khalil Greene Traded from Padres 12 hours ago by InGameNow On the same day the former Cardinals shortstop Edgar Renteria was signed by the San Francisco Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired shortstop Khalil Greene from the San Diego Padres - who are unloading salary after salary… and expunging themselves of all talent in that process. Khalil Green ... InGameNow - blog.ingamenow.com · Rank: 23,601 · 86 references |
| Branyan to Mariners; nothin’ to see here 13 hours ago by sammiller The Angels’ division rivals in Seattle signed Russell Branyan to a one-year deal worth $1.4 million. Branyan is a strong, patient hitter who can play all four corners and rip off some mighty hot streaks — sort of the homeless man’s Adam Dunn. But this isn’t a deal that should worry Angels fans. Bran ... Angels blog - fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com · Rank: 28,257 · 47 references |
| Shortstops on the move: Greene, Wilson 13 hours ago by Earl Bloom, staff writer According to reports, San Diego Padres shortstop Khalil Greene has been traded, as has Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson. But Greene (pictured, with Padres 3B coach Glenn Hoffman) isn’t coming to the Angels in a Jake Peavy deal or otherwise, and the Dodgers’ pursuit of Wilson didn’t pay off. ... Angels blog - fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com · Rank: 28,257 · 47 references |
